San Juan River near Archuleta water level

Name: San Juan River near Archuleta water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, San Juan River, New Mexico, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.86ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 07:15 AM MDT (40 min ago)

Flow: 268 cfs
Water temperature: 47 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.87 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:22 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The San Juan River near Archuleta is at 3.86 ft, in the normal range.

It is 3.14 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.87 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.86 ft and 3.88 ft.

The water temperature at the gauge is 47 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 7.00 ftJune 16, 2017
Forecast peak: 3.87 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 AM

Floating and fishing near San Juan River near Archuleta

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 3.14 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

7.00 ft: Minor flooding is possible with inundation to structures located close to the river from near Archuleta to Bloomfield.
3.86 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.00 ft	June 16, 2017
2	6.93 ft	June 9, 2011
3	6.89 ft	May 29, 2008
4	6.85 ft	June 8, 2009
5	6.77 ft	May 18, 2005
6	6.71 ft	June 9, 1997
7	6.67 ft	May 23, 1979
8	6.65 ft	May 30, 2001
9	6.61 ft	June 8, 2006
10	6.60 ft	June 5, 1995

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.22 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 68° 34° – Wind 8 mph

18 Sun 71° 39° – Wind 9 mph

19 Mon 69° 47° 0.05 in Wind 13 mph

20 Tue 69° 52° 0.12 in, 25% Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 73° 52° 0.81 in, 69% Wind 16 mph

22 Thu 61° 54° 1.40 in, 88% Wind 17 mph

23 Fri 62° 48° 0.31 in, 88% Wind 22 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:23 AM Sunset 06:30 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the San Juan River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
San Juan River above Turkey Creek near Pagosa SpringsRiver gauge, San Juan River	5.50 ft	No reference yet	−0.16 ft	58 mi
San Juan River at Pagosa SpringsRiver gauge, San Juan River	5.75 ft	Below flood stage	−0.21 ft	50 mi
San Juan River near CarracasRiver gauge, San Juan River	632 cfs	High	−122.0 cfs	26 mi
San Juan River at BloomfieldRiver gauge, San Juan River	173 cfs	Very low	−12.0 cfs	17 mi
San Juan River at Bolack Ranch Bridge near FarmingtonRiver gauge, San Juan River	8.38 ft	No reference yet	+0.06 ft	26 mi
San Juan River at FarmingtonRiver gauge, San Juan River	2.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	30 mi
San Juan River at ShiprockRiver gauge, San Juan River	8.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	54 mi
San Juan River at Four CornersRiver gauge, San Juan River	1,640 cfs	High	−130.0 cfs	75 mi
San Juan River near BluffRiver gauge, San Juan River	7.72 ft	Below flood stage	−0.23 ft	122 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Navajo ReservoirReservoir	6,020.68 ft	Low		10 mi
Los Pinos River at La BocaRiver gauge, Los Pinos River	79.7 cfs	Normal	−7.9 cfs	15 mi
Animas River below AztecRiver gauge, Animas River	1,210 cfs	Very high	−140.0 cfs	18 mi
Animas River near Cedar HillRiver gauge, Animas River	5.87 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	19 mi
Piedra River near ArbolesRiver gauge, Piedra River	694 cfs	Very high	−139.0 cfs	26 mi
Los Pinos River near IgnacioRiver gauge, Los Pinos River	44.0 cfs	Normal	−2.2 cfs	26 mi
La Plata River at La PlataRiver gauge, La Plata River	9.7 cfs	Very high	−3.0 cfs	28 mi
Animas River at FarmingtonRiver gauge, Animas River	5.85 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	28 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the San Juan River near Archuleta?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 3.14 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of San Juan River near Archuleta today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:15 AM MDT, the water level was 3.86 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is San Juan River near Archuleta rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of San Juan River near Archuleta normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at San Juan River near Archuleta?

The highest level on record is 7.00 ft on June 16, 2017.

Is San Juan River near Archuleta expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.87 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09355500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.80189, -107.69864 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.86 ft	2026-10-19 13:15	Provisional
Flow	268 cfs	2026-10-19 13:15	Provisional
Water temperature	47 °F	2026-10-19 13:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: San Juan River near Archuleta (usgs:09355500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/san-juan-river-near-archuleta

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